Extra inning: Astros’ Harrell shuts down, then struggles to figure out lost season

Summary of 5 articles · Updated Jul 7, 2013

Harrell on his reaction to the Astros’ decision: It was just one of those things where you don’t really think it’s the best thing but it’s just one of those deals where it is what it is. Harrell was a candidate for the club’s No. 1 spot during spring trai… (more)ning and was the Astros’ best overall pitcher in 2012. Postgame, Harrell spent nearly three minutes answering questions about no longer being a starter and his uncertain future with the Astros. Harrell, 28, might benefit from a change of scenery to a team with a veteran rotation that would guide him and help him mature. But he gave up seven earned runs and walked six Friday during the Astros’ 10-5 loss to the Rangers and has allowed five earned runs or more in six outings. He’s genuinely a good kid, in my opinion, but he would be wise to realize that he is viewed as immature inside his clubhouse and throughout parts of baseball now.

Astros report: Harrell to adjust after losing spot in rotation

Pregame, Lucas Harrell was shocked, stunned and unwilling to talk. Postgame, the Astros’ former No. 2 starter — now a long reliever indefinitely demoted to the bullpen — calmly and willingly answered questions about his new, undefined role and uncertain…

‘Shocked’ Lucas Harrell discusses move to bullpen, future with Astros

ARLINGTON — With the Astros’ clubhouse emptying out Sunday, Lucas Harrell called a reporter over and said he was ready to talk. Harrell was demoted to the bullpen before the Astros’ 5-4 loss to the Rangers and initially declined comment Sunday morning w…

Oppossing scout says Harrell has hurt trade value

With a National League scout and three American League scouts watching him at Rangers Ballpark on Friday night, Astros righthander Lucas Harrell could not have picked a worse time to damage his trade value. Harrell, who has been demoted to the bullpen, …